Freight shipping is necessary for transfer of large shipments or moves. Trucks travel all across the country to get products, goods, and supplies to their intended location. If you haven't needed to ship freight before it can be complicated to figure out.
Before you can get a quote from a freight company you will need to know the dimensions and weight of what you need shipped. Don't forget to include the pallet in your calculations. Shipping a pallet is usually needed, even for smaller shipments.
Next you'll need to decide on whether you want it shipped by LTL (less than truckload) or FTL (full truck load). Most shipping companies say that 9,999 lbs is the maximum weight for LTL freight. However, unless you are significantly under that, it doesn't hurt to get both LTL and FTL quotes—sometimes FTL ends up being about the same price, or cheaper.
For FTL or LTL freight company reviews, search for local freight or logistics companies and see what customers have been saying about them. In the case of shipping freight, cheaper is not always better.
To aid in your decision, most freight companies have a freight shipping calculator on their website to help you get the best freight rates. Plug in the information requested and you'll get a quote. However, keep in mind that the generated quote doesn't include variable costs.
Before selecting your freight company, read over their website. Most companies should have a checklist of things to do before calling, what needs to be done before the shipment is picked up, and what needs to be done during delivery. They will also have a FAQ section to address common concerns which will include helpful information.
In order to reduce freight costs be sure to be as accurate as possible with your weight and dimensions. Be sure to look over the list of things your freight company charges extra for and, if you can't eliminate the need for all of them, be sure to let the freight company know beforehand that you'll need that service.
The types of things that will incur an extra charge can include deliveries to or pick-ups from a residence, the driver having to walk into the building, or requiring a liftgate. This will require knowing not just the location of pick-up, but the set-up where the freight is being delivered.
When your freight arrives at its destination, look it over as much as possible before signing. Once you sign you can't try to collect any compensation for damaged or missing freight. One tip to help aid this process is to shrink wrap your pallets in colored plastic—if something happens and the freight company needs to re-shrink it, they'll use clear plastic.
Before you can get a quote from a freight company you will need to know the dimensions and weight of what you need shipped. Don't forget to include the pallet in your calculations. Shipping a pallet is usually needed, even for smaller shipments.
Next you'll need to decide on whether you want it shipped by LTL (less than truckload) or FTL (full truck load). Most shipping companies say that 9,999 lbs is the maximum weight for LTL freight. However, unless you are significantly under that, it doesn't hurt to get both LTL and FTL quotes—sometimes FTL ends up being about the same price, or cheaper.
For FTL or LTL freight company reviews, search for local freight or logistics companies and see what customers have been saying about them. In the case of shipping freight, cheaper is not always better.
To aid in your decision, most freight companies have a freight shipping calculator on their website to help you get the best freight rates. Plug in the information requested and you'll get a quote. However, keep in mind that the generated quote doesn't include variable costs.
Before selecting your freight company, read over their website. Most companies should have a checklist of things to do before calling, what needs to be done before the shipment is picked up, and what needs to be done during delivery. They will also have a FAQ section to address common concerns which will include helpful information.
In order to reduce freight costs be sure to be as accurate as possible with your weight and dimensions. Be sure to look over the list of things your freight company charges extra for and, if you can't eliminate the need for all of them, be sure to let the freight company know beforehand that you'll need that service.
The types of things that will incur an extra charge can include deliveries to or pick-ups from a residence, the driver having to walk into the building, or requiring a liftgate. This will require knowing not just the location of pick-up, but the set-up where the freight is being delivered.
When your freight arrives at its destination, look it over as much as possible before signing. Once you sign you can't try to collect any compensation for damaged or missing freight. One tip to help aid this process is to shrink wrap your pallets in colored plastic—if something happens and the freight company needs to re-shrink it, they'll use clear plastic.